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2024 was the hottest year on record, at +1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. And if projections are to be believed, we could reach +3°C by 21001. The consequences of this global warming are already here: increasingly frequent heat waves, coastal erosion, more intense floods… in short, the climate is not doing things by halves.
These disruptions are no longer marginal: they directly affect value chains, disrupt supply chains, and weaken economic models. The cost of inaction is already colossal: 738 billion euros in climate-related damages in Europe since 19802, and the trend is accelerating. At this rate, all our economic activities are at risk.
In this context, reducing our greenhouse gas emissions is no longer enough. It is now necessary to act on two fronts simultaneously: slow down warming and, at the same time, learn to live with its present and future impacts. This implies transforming our operating methods, integrating new reflexes, and involving all teams in a structured approach. And we have everything to gain! Prevention could cost up to six times less than the cost of damages3. It is now that we must build the internal capacities that will lay the foundations for a resilient company, in a climate that is already changing… Because refusing adaptation means choosing to suffer rather than to anticipate.
1EEA, 2024 / 2WMO, TRACC, 2025 / 3EEA Report – Europe’s environment 2025
IMPLEMENTING AN ADAPTATION APPROACH INTERNALLY:
OFTEN A COMPLEX PROCESS
Adaptation is a subject that goes far beyond the usual silos, forcing connections between different business units, functions, sites, and suppliers, to reconnect strategic decisions to the field. Launching an adaptation approach within one's company also requires a long-term vision, which can be a luxury when each day resembles an operational race against the clock.
And yet, without this vision, we remain in reaction mode: fighting the fire rather than preventing the risks. Launching an adaptation approach (or not) is also an economic equation: what will be the cost of inaction? What is the return on investment for prevention? Engaging in dialogue with the finance department then becomes essential.
Finally, an adaptation approach calls for innovation while requiring a clear direction and collective commitment. Because without strong leadership and daily relays, even the best climate strategies remain well-organized PDFs in a shared folder.
In short: adaptation is not just a technical plan, it's a collective dynamic that must engage the entire organization.
SO, HOW DO I INITIATE THIS MOVEMENT IN MY COMPANY?
Several levers can help engage internal stakeholders:
Raise awareness and train: give employees the keys to understanding the climate impacts specific to your sector and learn to manage the inevitable rather than suffer it. Training fosters ownership and responsiveness to new situations.
Involve field teams in vulnerability identification: map the activities, assets, and processes exposed to climate hazards to visualize critical points and prioritize actions.
Define a common vision: involve management and teams in setting realistic objectives, anticipating necessary structural changes, and collectively charting the course to follow.
Act in stages: initiate pilot projects or participatory workshops to experiment with solutions and involve teams before a global rollout.
Monitor and adjust: adaptation is never static. Implemented actions must be regularly evaluated and adjusted. Each lesson learned enriches collective resilience and strengthens the system over time.
Adaptation is not just a plan to follow: it relies on collective mobilization, coordination between teams, and the ability to anticipate changes. It is this approach, combining strategic vision and operational commitment, that makes it possible to transform climate risks into concrete opportunities for the organization.
CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION WORKSHOPS:
A FRAMEWORK TO INITIATE INTERNAL ADAPTATION
To help organizations initiate internal adaptation, we facilitate Climate Change Adaptation Workshops (ADACC). Inspired by the report of the IPCC Working Group II and the pedagogy of the Climate Fresk, these workshops leverage collective intelligence and creativity: existing cards, cards to be created, discussions, and awareness-raising.
These workshops make it possible to:
- Clarify key concepts related to climate risks;
- Identify and assess vulnerabilities specific to your activity;
- Collectively explore evolution scenarios and realistic adaptation pathways;
- Mobilize your teams around a participatory, action-oriented approach.
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